Starting a blog for travelers to Mexico and people who might want to live there
Are you interested in traveling in Mexico? Or wondering if you would like to live there? This blog is written to share our journeys, reflections, and how-to knowledge with you.
Two years ago, my husband Kelly and I roamed around parts of Mexico in our small motorhome, and I wrote a book about the trip. We entered from southern Texas, went south along the Gulf of Mexico to the state of Veracruz, went inland to the great ruins of Teotihuacan, and returned northward through San Miguel de Allende and Chihuahua.
As well as selling the book, we put it up on this website... here's a link to the first page of the story of that trip. The full text of the book is online -- hey, writers like to be read! -- along with color photos.
This year we will be traveling with a bit more of a focus. Might we like to live part-time or full-time in Mexico? What are the advantages and disadvantages?
We encourage you to post your comments, and we'll reply as we can!
Rosana Hart
Two years ago, my husband Kelly and I roamed around parts of Mexico in our small motorhome, and I wrote a book about the trip. We entered from southern Texas, went south along the Gulf of Mexico to the state of Veracruz, went inland to the great ruins of Teotihuacan, and returned northward through San Miguel de Allende and Chihuahua.
As well as selling the book, we put it up on this website... here's a link to the first page of the story of that trip. The full text of the book is online -- hey, writers like to be read! -- along with color photos.
This year we will be traveling with a bit more of a focus. Might we like to live part-time or full-time in Mexico? What are the advantages and disadvantages?
We encourage you to post your comments, and we'll reply as we can!
Rosana Hart
posted by Rosana Hart @ Wednesday, November 17, 2004
10 Comments:
At November 17, 2004 6:06 PM,
dweller said…
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At November 17, 2004 6:11 PM,
dweller said…
Hi I have just enjoyed reading some extracts from your book.
I have never been to Mexico, however it is one of
the Spanish speaking countries I am interested in visiting.
I have lower intermediate level Castellano which
I learned while in Spain.
I am a 33 year old man from the United Kingdom and have a plan to travel a bit and, if possible, find a bit of work teaching English.
A great friend of mine from London now lives in New Mexico, so I may visit her and then head south.
Any words of advice you may have for me would be appreciated.
I'll definitely be having another read of your online book as it really gives a feeling of what its like for a foreigner to visit. Thanks.
At November 17, 2004 7:01 PM,
Rosana Hart said…
Wow, the blog hasn't even been up an hour and you found it! Teaching English in Mexico can be a good way to make a little money and also to get to know the community more than you otherwise would. You do need a different kind of visa to teach through a school, not just a tourist visa.
Sounds like your Spanish is likely better than mine!
At November 22, 2004 6:57 PM,
Anonymous said…
Hello,
Thanks for starting a great website. I'm also interested in teaching ESL, at leaast for a while to try it out. It seems like it would be an enjoyable and rewarding way to earn a modest living, as well as enable me to do some traveling.
I look forward to hearing from other posters.
At November 27, 2004 7:50 AM,
Anonymous said…
Hola Hart's -
This is the Wilson's over the mountain from you west of Pueblo. We are friends of Dave Knapp. John, my husband, even helped Dave & Kelly put a window in your quonset hut carriage house ;-) Anyway, about Mexico. I was pleasantly, and not surprised, to find Rosana's ebook on your 2003 trip. We have been considering a move to Mexico for about 4 years. While we live in a wonderful earthship east of the Sangre de Cristos we have been attracted to the warm climate and lower cost of living for some time. We have friends on both Mexico coasts. We particularly like the Jalapa area as it has yet to be discovered by a lot of expatriates and it is more tropical than most of Mexico. We would like to build in that area and will be going there very soon. Thanks for your blog and ebook. It is fun to share the excitement of the possibilities ;-)
Anita
www.ranchocalypso.com
At November 27, 2004 12:05 PM,
Rosana Hart said…
Anita, thanks for your comments, nice to hear from you! We liked Xalapa when we were there two years ago, despite the (mis)adventures we had. You may have found it, but that's at
http://www.mexico-with-heart.com/book/07-xalapa-day.html
We liked Xico, a small town near there, as a possible place to return to.
Warmer climate, less costly living -- yes! AND the joyousness of the people!
At December 08, 2004 2:50 PM,
Anonymous said…
Hola, Mexicophiles,
After a 2-week trip in November, we are starry-eyed about retiring and moving to Mexico. Like now. But I'm worried we're not being objective. I'd love to hear from US citizens who did so and hated it (and why) or seriously investigated it and decided against it. I've got lots of "pros," now I need some "cons."
mags
mags_mail17@yahoo.com
At December 16, 2004 6:58 AM,
Rosana Hart said…
Mags, see my post on your question.
At May 04, 2005 4:42 PM,
privatouring said…
You all are asking pertinent and interesting questions. We have purchased land about 30 miles northwest of the city of Victoria, Tamaulipas. We are on the Rio Corona, and adjacent to the Sierra El Cautivo...part of the Sierra Madre Oriental.
We built a 2 / 2 all-adobe home complete with a split-tile roof, and have about an acre of riverside land with huge (150 foot) cypress trees. The rural community where were are has a potable water system. Bird, butterflies, and other wildlife abound....including even a few alligators who have worked their way up the Rio Corona. All in all it has been a challenge, but we have done everything according to Mexican law, I have my residency permit and landholder's permit, and we have done everything through a reputable notario publico. My wife and I both speak Spanish.
The law requires that to be a resident alien, you must demonstrate the equivalent 250 Mexico City daily minimum wages as a monthly income, and that this income must be derived without working in Mexico. At present exhange rates, that amount is approximately 900 American dollars per month.
The area around the Costa Esmeralda is very recommenable also, and at times we think about investing down there.
The idea of going down and teaching English is a bit hopeful, and the 100 pesos per hour rate is frequently stated and rarely paid. We essentially operate a B & B for birders, writers, painters, and loafers who like cold beer, martinis, and margaritas. I have become a bit better than mediocre chef, and we guarantee boredom. Security has been no issue, save for a couple of kids who had a hyperactive slingshot one time, and were tormenting the neighbour's dog.
We have SKY-TV...paved road access about 100 yards away, and generally a very survivable and pleasant place with year-round flowers, wild parrots, interesting people...etc.
We will be glad to respond to further questions, and give advice, and even take advice!!!.
At May 05, 2005 2:25 PM,
Rosana Hart said…
Privatouring, thanks for your interesting and helpful post. Feel free to add contact information if you'd like people to be able to reach you... and your b&b.
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